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A wooden bowl filled with korean cucumber salad including sliced cucumbers, chopped green onions, and sprinkled red pepper flakes sits on a marble surface, with two gold forks and a small bowl of green onions nearby.

Easy Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
This Korean Cucumber Salad combines crisp vegetables and bold Asian flavors in the most refreshing way possible. With just a handful of pantry staples and fresh ingredients, you'll have a side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, rice bowls, or enjoyed on its own as a light snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large English cucumber (sliced)
  • ½ white onion (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup green onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Toss your sliced cucumber and sliced onion together in a large mixing bowl. Add all of the other ingredients except the green onion to the mixing bowl and toss again to combine, ensuring that the veggies are evenly coated in the liquid and spices.
  • You can eat this salad fresh, but I recommend letting it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours if possible!
  • Top the salad with the diced green onion. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Popular Variations: Other things you can add to this salad include minced onion, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha sauce. I think toasting the sesame seeds before adding is the best addition!
Peeling the Cucumber: It is not necessary to peel your cucumber, but you are more than welcome to if you would like.
Sweet Touch: If you want to add a little bit of sweetness to your salad, you can use a yellow onion instead of a white one.
Storage: You can store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 6 days. Make sure to give the salad a quick toss before serving any leftovers because the liquid will settle at the bottom of your container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 4 servingsCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 515mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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